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Thanks to our Partners, NAPA TRACS, Today's Class, KUKUI, and Pit Crew Loyalty Watch Full Video Episode In this episode, Melissa Parker, Amy Bartel, and Sara Abrecht join Carm Capriotto to discuss why women are the automotive industry's “secret weapon.” The panel explores the concept of automotive hospitality, focusing on relationships, empathy, and customer experience as key drivers of trust, loyalty, and profitability. They share how hospitality driven environments, strong listening skills, and hiring from service focused industries elevate the customer experience and strengthen shop performance. Sara also reveals data showing female-led shops achieve higher average repair orders, highlighting the business impact of communication and relationship building. The conversation challenges outdated industry perceptions and calls for a shift toward hospitality centered operations, encouraging shop owners to embrace these principles and inspiring more women to pursue leadership roles in this evolving, people first profession. Timestamps (00:00:00) - Introduction and Guest Welcome (00:03:15) - Defining "Automotive Hospitality" (00:06:00) - The "Ritz-Carlton" Standard (00:09:45) - Men vs. Women: Fixers vs. Listeners (00:14:15) - Hiring Outside the Industry (00:18:20) - The Role of the Customer Service Rep (CSR) (00:21:00) - The "Anytime" Presentation (00:27:45) - The Financial Case: Women Drive Higher ARO (00:30:15) - The "Secret Weapon" & Workplace Culture (00:34:30) - The Household Decision Maker (00:37:45) - Rebranding: From "Trade" to "Skilled Career" Melissa Parker, COO, Harrell's Tire and Auto Amy Bartel, Owner, Bartel's Auto Clinic Sara Abrecht, CFO, Dynamic Automotive Thanks to our Partner, NAPA TRACS NAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with onsite training and six days a week of support and local representation. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at http://napatracs.com/ Thanks to our Partner, Today's Class Optimize training with Today's Class: In just 5 minutes daily, boost knowledge retention and improve team performance. Find Today's Class on the web at https://www.todaysclass.com/ Thanks to our Partner, KUKUI Stop juggling multiple marketing tools. KUKUI's integrated platform delivers 4x better website conversions, automated follow-up, and real-time ROI tracking. Get industry-leading customer support with KUKUI at https://www.kukui.com/ Thanks to our Partner, Pit Crew Loyalty You're probably tired of chasing new customers who never return. We understand. Pit Crew Loyalty ends the one-and-done cycle, turning first visits into lasting, reliable revenue at https://www.pitcrewloyalty.com/ Connect with the Podcast: - Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RemarkableResultsRadioPodcast/ - Join Our Virtual Toastmasters Club: https://remarkableresults.biz/toastmasters - Join Our Private Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1734687266778976 - Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/carmcapriotto - Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmcapriotto/ - Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/remarkableresultsradiopodcast/ - Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RResultsBiz - Visit the Website: https://remarkableresults.biz/ - Join our Insider List: https://remarkableresults.biz/insider - All books mentioned on our podcasts: https://remarkableresults.biz/books - Our Classroom page for personal or team learning: https://remarkableresults.biz/classroom - Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carm - Special episode collections: https://remarkableresults.biz/collections - The Automotive Repair Podcast Network: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/ - Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open Discussion. https://remarkableresults.biz/ - Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life. https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/ - Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest. https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/ - The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level. https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/ - The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching. https://chriscotton.captivate.fm/ - Speak Up! Effective Communication with Craig O'Neill: Develop Interpersonal and Professional Communication Skills when Speaking to Audiences of Any Size. https://craigoneill.captivate.fm

As I've traveled around the world to teach, speak, and lecture about audience development, in particular, Africa, is that what I've learned is that at the end of the day, people want to feel welcome, they want to have a good time, even if it's something that made them want to laugh, but to feel like, 'Wow, this was thought-provoking, this was interesting, and to feel that I made a good choice coming. And maybe I met someone that I didn't know.' I learned how class, particularly in America, is such a barrier for people to feel they belong. ~Donna Walker-KuhneDonna Walker-Kuhne is an award-winning author, strategist and expert in building diverse audiences and engaging communities for arts experiences. She believes that thriving communities embrace the arts and are invited to participate in the arts in a consistent and predictable manner.                                                                                                                                                    ~

Hollywood promised spectacle. Audiences stayed home. In this fiscally irresponsible episode, Shane and Duncan return to the financial wreckage of modern blockbuster filmmaking, breaking down the numbers, the behind-the-scenes chaos, and the very modern phenomenon of studios insisting everything is fine while hundreds of millions of dollars evaporate. Prepare for a snarky, data-driven look at how blockbuster ambition sometimes turns into a masterclass in financial faceplants. ~ Support the show by becoming a Midnight Minion, Menace, or Maniac, and unlock exclusive bonus content over at PATREON ~ Join the MFFI community and vote on episode topics via DISCORD ~ Join the Midnight Masses! Become an Insomniac by dropping a review, adding us on social media, and contacting us with episode ideas.  And we now have Midnight Merch! Show your Insomniac pride and pick up a tee shirt or coffee mug to spread the word!  Midnight Merch ~  Instagram ~ Podcast Website

Dominic Forth is the CEO of Thought Leaders America, where he helps founders, operators, and investors earn trust and raise capital through credible media visibility. With a background training at the BBC and working across major U.S. TV markets including Kansas City, Tampa, San Francisco, Tulsa, and Denver, Dominic brings more than two decades of media and research experience to the entrepreneurs he serves.      Make sure to download our free guide, 7 Questions Every Passive Investor Should Ask, here.     Key Takeaways Leverage credible media placements to build trust that compounds across AI search, Google, and investor due diligence  Clarify your narrative by defining who you are, what you do, and how you relate to your target audience  Lead with authenticity. Audiences quickly disconnect when messaging feels forced or over-rehearsed  Recognize that people just one or two steps ahead can offer more relatable value than distant "experts"  Focus on ROI-driven visibility, not vanity PR. Media should support capital raising, credibility, and measurable business growth      Topics Why Credible Media Matters More in the AI Era How AI increasingly pulls from trusted media sources instead of traditional search rankings  Why appearing on outlets like ABC, CBS, or Fox strengthens long-term digital authority  The Three Pillars of a Powerful Personal Brand Who you are (your authentic personal story)  What you do (your expertise and value proposition)  How you understand your audience's journey (investors, clients, stakeholders)  Why You Don't Need a Dramatic Backstory Shifting from "near-death experience" narratives to audience-centric storytelling  Emotional engagement through authenticity, preparation, and relatability  Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Thought Leadership Why those one or two steps ahead often deliver the most actionable insight  How smaller media reps build confidence before major national appearances  Turning PR Into Measurable ROI Commissioning research to create newsworthy stories  Using media placements as credibility assets for investor conversations  Structuring PR efforts around business outcomes, not just visibility     

Portland Playhouse in Northeast Portland is currently performing "Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous." The play follows four Black women artists as they confront their own and each other’s evolving definitions of art, protest, and storytelling. Audiences have until March 15 to see performances by Faith Lavon and Ashlee Radney, who play actors of different generations. They join us to discuss the production and its relevance today.  

What happens when millions of immersive experiences meet a generation that expects to participate — not just watch? On Roblox, creators power the culture, community and commerce driving the platform forward. In this episode, Roblox leaders Stephanie Latham and Louqman Parampath unpack how a creator-first model is reshaping advertising — and why brands from fashion to financial services see Roblox as the place to reach the next generation.

Send a textWe have hit # 20 on the mix series. This month we bring you the sounds from Jupiter. Miami born, but Houston raised, Jupiter is an audio and genre bending sound selector.Their refusal to adhere to any single genre or style makes every set a unique experience. Known for their ability to rock stages of any size, JUPITER has captivated audiences in iconic cities like Atlanta, NewOrleans, New York, and Chicago with their genre-defying sets. Audiences can expect the unexpected, seamless transitions between rapid Jungle breaks, deep House grooves, driving Techno rhythms, and energetic Rap flows that keep the dance floor moving all night.FOLLOW JUPITER ON SOCIAL MEDIAJUPITER LINKS INSIDESupport the showThe South Gots Something to Say! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA https://soundcloud.com/clubsouthinfinite https://www.instagram.com/club_south_infinite https://majia.bandcamp.com/

If most B2B buyers already know who they're going to choose before they even speak to sales, what does that mean for your B2B marketing strategy?In this episode of the Smarter Marketer Podcast, James Lawrence sits down with Stuart Jaffray, Managing Director of Green Hat, to unpack the latest findings from the APAC B2B Buyer Journey Research Report. With data from over 800 buyers across the region, the message is clear: the rhythm of B2B buying has changed under the current economic and technological conditions.Read Green Hat's report: The APAC B2B Buyer Journey Research Report 2025Key Takeaways:What happens before a buyer speaks to sales, and why that's where most decisions are actually madeWhy “demand generation” might really just be demand captureThe changes in buying group size and timing, and what's driving itHow AI is accelerating first contact, even as buyers try to self-serveWhat a Millennial and Gen Z-led buying committee expects from your contentWhy ungating content is uncomfortable but increasingly necessaryThe one metric revenue teams should prioritise over MQLsGuest:Stuart Jaffray is the Managing Director of Green Hat, a specialist B2B marketing agency operating across the APAC region. He's spent his career working at the intersection of brand, demand and revenue, helping complex organisations align marketing and sales around how buying decisions actually get made. Previously he has steered strategy and growth at global advertising giant Starcom and shaped premium brand experiences at BMW Australia, bringing a deep understanding of customer behaviour, brand positioning and commercial impact.With this blend of big-brand marketing and agency-led demand acceleration, Stuart brings a commercial and strategic lens to B2B growth.You can follow Stuart on LinkedIn.Find Us Online:James Lawrence LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslawrenceoz/ Smarter Marketer Website: https://rocketagency.com.au/smarter-marketer-podcast Rocket Agency Website: https://rocketagency.com.au/ Rocket Agency LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rocket-agency-pty-ltd/Buy Smarter Marketer:Hardcover:

Cold storage is literally the modern equivalent of Back to the future, Toy soldiers and Flight of the navigator. It is a silly, light hearted action horror comedy. It's peppere with little quirky details, deceptively simple characters and the kind if easily digestible thrills that everyone could enjoy. But this movie is tanking, and we are to blame. Audiences don't care about smaller, non-IP movies anymore. as much as we cry out for mid budget, clever original movies, whenever one is released we completely ignore it. It's all pearls befor swine.

La joker de «C dans l'air» et visage de RMC Life était l'invitée du «Buzz TV». Durant son entretien, elle évoque son prochain film consacré à Gisèle Pelicot et revient sur le succès relatif du premier épisode.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Valentine's Day weekend is over, and we're left with a new film adaptation of Emily Brontë's “Wuthering Heights.” Audiences are hot, bothered and swooning. Can you blame them? The trailer had promised — and the film delivers — a stunning Margot Robbie, a seductive Jacob Elordi and a lot of sticky substances (like, a lot.) Wesley Morris knows sex and shock to be the director Emerald Fennell's specialty, and this flick is no different. But where's the actual substance? To confront his suspicion head on, Wesley takes a movie buddy, the culture editor Sasha Weiss, to see the film that's got everybody and their lovers in knots. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

【百花新闻信 Baihua Newsletter】 百花 Baihua Newsletter 正式上线了。也希望疲惫娇娃的听众们去订阅这个新闻信。 如果你一直在听《疲惫娇娃》《美轮美换》，或者来过我们的读书会、线下活动，你其实已经在百花的世界里了。只是现在，我们想把这个世界更系统、更持续地建起来。我们想记录中文播客圈正在发生什么，记录中国互联网的公共讨论空间，也记录这一代数字原住民华语创作者如何在"平行互联网"之间生存、创造、发声，这个新闻信是双语的，我们几个女的和其他百花成员会轮流写作。 请点击这里订阅：https://baihua.substack.com/ 如果打不开这个链接，请用以下问卷留下你的邮箱账号：https://wj.qq.com/s2/25773709/59ax/ Baihua Newsletter has officially launched. We warmly invite listeners of CyberPink to subscribe. If you've been listening to CyberPink or Mei Lun Mei Huan, or have joined our book clubs and offline events, you've already been part of the Baihua world. Now, we want to build that world in a more systematic and sustainable way. Through Baihua, we aim to document what's happening in the Chinese-language podcast sphere, trace the evolving public discourse on the Chinese internet, and explore how a generation of digital-native Chinese creators are surviving, creating, and speaking across what we call “parallel internets.” The newsletter is bilingual. We — along with other Baihua contributors — will take turns writing. Subscribe here: https://baihua.substack.com/ If you can't open the URL above, leave your email address here: https://wj.qq.com/s2/25773709/59ax/ 【聊了什么The What】 这期节目是vibe shift三部曲的最后一集——在酝酿了很久以后，我们终于找到了一个适合开启的角度——“匮乏”。这里的匮乏不仅仅指经济指标上的衰退（如好莱坞罢工、票房崩溃、生活成本危机），更指向一种集体心理状态：对美好未来的想象力丧失了。 当“信心”消失，欲望就变成了苦涩的愤怒和嘲讽。我们聊到了韩国电影中为了生存系统性谋杀竞争对手的失业男主，聊到了好莱坞自由主义叙事的全面崩塌，以及 Gen Z 为何不再相信《哈利·波特》式的英雄主义。在这样一个极化、原子化、被算法裹挟的时代，我们该如何寻找解药？答案或许在于做一些“低效”但具体的事情，比如给邻居送菜，比如慢慢地讲一个故事。 This episode is the final installment of our “Vibe Shift” trilogy. After circling the theme for a long time, we finally found the right entry point: scarcity. Scarcity here doesn't only refer to economic downturns — Hollywood strikes, collapsing box office numbers, or the cost-of-living crisis. It points to something deeper: a collective psychological state in which the imagination of a better future has eroded. When confidence disappears, desire curdles into resentment, sarcasm, and anger. We talk about a Korean film in which an unemployed man systemically eliminates his competitors just to survive. We discuss the collapse of Hollywood's liberal narrative framework. We explore why Gen Z no longer believes in Harry Potter–style heroism. In an era defined by polarization, atomization, and algorithmic manipulation, how do we find an antidote? Perhaps the answer lies in doing things that feel inefficient but concrete — bringing vegetables to a neighbor, telling a story slowly and carefully. 【时间轴 The When】 00:00 什么是“匮乏感”？它不只是缺钱，而是对未来失去信心。当希望消失，欲望会转化为愤怒和犬儒。 05:30 从《无路可逃》和《爱丁顿》说起。当资源紧缩，他人变成路障。传统“供养者”男性叙事在现代系统中崩塌。 12:11 自由主义叙事开始失效。观众厌倦好莱坞的说教，《The Studio》揭示的是文化工业的瘫痪与精英脱节。 23:36 代际断裂。为什么 Gen Z 对《哈利波特》那种九十年代式的乐观主义越来越无感，Gen Z 成长于极化与停滞之中，不再相信善恶分明的世界。 36:00 我们开始怀旧：布拉德·皮特和《F1》是一个典型例子，电影构建了一个没有政治争议、只有输赢规则的世界。传统男性气概重新被召唤。你爹还是你爹。这种叙事满足了人们对确定性的渴望，也提供了一种逃避复杂现实的方式。 47:50 性别角色回潮。《爱情盲选》和 tradwife 现象反映了在极化时代中对安全感的表演式追寻。 55: 50 AI 并未带来连接，反而放大分裂，我们开始怀疑“科技救世”的神话。《神奇四侠》中的技术乐观主义不复存在。 1:23:30 西方社会 生活成本危机加剧匮乏感。算法利用焦虑制造争吵，社交网络赛博巴尔干化是什么？ 1:35:30 结语 拒绝犬儒，从具体行动开始。真实的连接或许是对抗虚无的唯一方式。 00:00 What is “scarcity”? It's not just financial lack, but a loss of faith in the future. When hope disappears, desire turns into anger and cynicism. 05:30 We begin with No Other Choice and Eddington. As resources shrink, other people become obstacles. The traditional male “provider” narrative collapses within the modern system. 12:11 The liberal narrative loses its grip. Audiences are exhausted by Hollywood moralizing. The Studio exposes paralysis within the cultural industry and its detachment from ordinary life. 23:36 A generational rupture. Why Gen Z no longer connects with 1990s optimism like Harry Potter. Raised amid polarization and stagnation, they no longer believe in a morally clear world. 36:00 We turn to nostalgia. Brad Pitt and F1 serve as a key example. The film constructs a world without political conflict — only winners and losers. Traditional masculinity is revived. “Daddy is still daddy.” It satisfies a longing for certainty and offers escape from complexity. 47:50 The return of gender roles. Love Is Blind and the tradwife phenomenon reflect a performative search for safety in a polarized age. 55:50 AI did not bring connection; it amplified division. We begin to question the myth of technological salvation. The technological optimism of Fantastic Four no longer holds. 1:23:30 The Western cost-of-living crisis deepens scarcity. Algorithms exploit anxiety and manufacture endless conflict. What does cyber-Balkanization of social networks mean? 1:35:30 Conclusion. Reject cynicism and begin with concrete action. Real human connection may be the only antidote to nihilism. 【拓展链接 The Links】 阿花： Beyond the Machine: Creative agency in the AI landscape Personal canon by Celine Nguyen Remaking Liberalism: The Past, Present, and Future of Freedom by Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson 配图：从1998年开始的价格变化 影视/剧集： 电影《无路可逃》(No Other Choice / The AX) 电影《爱丁顿》(Eddington) 电影《F1》 电影《神奇四侠》(Fantastic 4) 剧集《The Studio》 真人秀《爱情盲选》(Love is Blind) 剧集《Abbott Elementary》 书籍/人物/概念： Daron Acemoglu (经济学家) Hanif Abdurraqib (作家/诗人) Tradwife (传统家庭主妇风潮) Cyber-Balkanization (赛博巴尔干化) Identity Politics (身份政治) 【疲惫红书 CyberRed】 除了播客以外，疲惫娇娃的几个女的在小红书上开了官方账号，我们会不定期发布【疲惫在读】、【疲惫在看】、【疲惫旅行】、【疲惫Vlog】等等更加轻盈、好玩、实验性质的内容。如果你想知道除了播客以外我们在关注什么，快来小红书评论区和我们互动。 Apart from the podcast, we have set up an official account on Xiaohongshu. We will periodically post content such as “CyberPink Reading,” “CyberPink Watching,” “CyberPink Traveling,” “CyberPink Vlog,” and more. Those are lighter, more fun and more experimental stuff about our lives. 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In this episode, Doug Simon talks with Valerie Combs, Senior Vice President and Head of Communications at IAC, to explore what it truly takes for legacy brands to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving digital world. Valerie explains how companies can modernize without losing the trust and equity they've built over decades. She also shares how brands can lead with their values.D S Simon Media is a recognized innovator in broadcast public relations and the creator of the industry's first AI-Powered Broadcast Media Tour™. Since 2020, the firm has scheduled and produced more than 5,000 media segments annually, further establishing itself as a category leader. Clients include top brands in healthcare, technology, travel, financial services, food and beverage, consumer goods, entertainment, retail, and non-profits. Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026, the firm has won more than 100 industry awards.

While you might not recognize the name, there's a good chance you've heard the haunting, almost otherworldly sound the duduk makes. This humble shepherd's flute wandered out of the Armenian countryside and into Hollywood, making cameos on the scores of movies and shows like The Gladiator and The Last Temptation of Christ. The duduk was even recently synthesized on both Dune soundtracks. Audiences in the Bay Area don't get many chances to hear the instrument live — unless they're able to catch a performance by Santa Rosa-based Khatchadour Khatchadourian -- the duduk whisperer. Additional Resources: Meet the Duduk Whisperer: The Bay Area Armenian Folk Musician Revives Centuries of Soul Read the transcript for this episode Sign up for our newsletter Got a question you want answered? Ask! Your support makes KQED podcasts possible. You can show your love by going to https://kqed.org/donate/podcasts This story was reported by Elize Manoukian. This story first aired on the California Report Magazine and was produced by Victoria Mauleon, Suzie Racho, Brendan Willard, Katherine Monahan, Srishti Prabha and Sasha Khokha.  Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Katrina Schwartz and Christopher Beale. Additional support from Jen Chien, Katie Sprenger, Maha Sanad, Ethan Toven-Lindsey and everyone on Team KQED. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey Winner, If you've ever assumed you need a massive audience or nonstop content to grow your business, this episode offers a refreshing reframe. In this conversation, I'm joined by Bryan Harris, founder of Growth Tools, to talk about a strategy called audience borrowing. Bryan breaks down how business owners can grow faster by partnering with people who already have trust and attention, without ads, big social numbers, or spammy tactics. We talk about what audience borrowing really looks like, how to approach partnerships with integrity, and how to start even if you don't feel “well connected.” If you want a smarter, more relational path to growth that doesn't rely on hustle, this episode will expand how you think about visibility. Rooting for you ~ Gabe   New to the podcast? Start here: https://redhotmindset.com/podcast-start/   LISTEN TO HEAR: Why a large social media following isn't required to grow a healthy business What it actually means to borrow someone else's audience and why it works How to approach partnerships in a way that's ethical, strategic, and mutually beneficial   LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:

Off‑platform doesn't have to mean more complexity. Emma is joined by Instacart's Head of Off-platform Strategy, Adam Silverblatt, to break down how brands can use Instacart's first‑party data beyond Instacart.com. This looks like building high‑intent audiences, activating them via partners like The Trade Desk, Roku, Pinterest, and TikTok, and closing the loop with sales measurement. They dig into what makes Instacart's audiences truly incremental, how to avoid double‑paying for the same shoppers, and what brands should be asking every retail media network about incrementality and accountability.

Is Austin still weird? The jury may be out these days. But to one visiting superstar, Austin's groovy — and that may be even better. Suzy Eddie Izzard extended her run at The Paramount Theater after five sold-out shows, and is performing all 23 characters in “The Tragedy of Hamlet” for local audiences through this weekend. But why did Austin make the cut on the activist and marathon runner's world tour? Izzard joins host Nikki DaVaughn to explain.  And don't forget — tonight is our City Cast Austin Trivia Night! Join us for a night of fun for all, with special perks for our City Cast Austin Neighbors (it's not too late to join and get said perks at membership.citycast.fm!). RSVP here.  Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Austin newsletter.   Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE  Learn more about the sponsors of this February 12th episode: City of Austin Window Nation Jeremiah Program Austin New Waterloo - Trick Hat Workway

You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for February 11, 2026. 0:30 An unprecedented national security moment at the southern border. We break down the stunning FAA decision to shut down airspace over El Paso and parts of southern New Mexico after cartel-linked drones crossed into U.S. airspace from Mexico. Commercial flights grounded, the military quietly neutralizing the threat, and comparisons to 9/11 and historic cross-border attacks raise a chilling question: was this a probe for something much bigger? From Mexican drug cartels and drone warfare to terrorism designations and the real possibility of U.S. military action, this is not routine border chaos — it’s a warning sign of escalation that could reshape border security, U.S.–Mexico relations, and America’s response to cartel terrorism. 9:30 Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know. President Trump has sent home National Guard troops deployed to several high crime cities across America.These include Portland, Los Angeles, and Chicago. The FAA closed the airspace around El Paso earlier this week for an unspecified security reason. A Grand Jury has refused to indict six Democrats who made a video encouraging members of the military to refuse orders given by President Trump. 12:30 Get Prodovite Plus from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20. 13:00 House Republicans pass the SAVE Act—again—mandating proof of citizenship and voter ID for federal elections, and once again it heads straight for a Senate roadblock. We take aim at Democrats’ near-unanimous opposition, the handful of states that still don’t require voter ID, and the growing frustration with Senate leadership refusing to force the issue. Is verifying voters really “voter suppression,” or just common sense election integrity? 16:00 Did you swear you’d never turn into your parents… and then realize you already have? In this American Mamas segment, Terry Netterville and Kimberly Burleson jump into a candid, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt conversation about parenting, boundaries, and the habits we promised ourselves we wouldn’t repeat. From “because I said so” moments and helicopter parenting to free-range childhoods, united fronts, and good cop–bad cop dynamics, the discussion hits home for moms and dads alike. It’s an honest look at generational parenting, raising kids without a blueprint, and why every parent eventually hears, “I’m never doing that with my kids”… right before they do exactly that. If you'd like to ask our American Mamas a question, go to our website, AmericanGroundRadio.com/mamas and click on the Ask the Mamas button. 23:00 A blunt warning from across the Atlantic—and a debate Americans shouldn’t ignore. We react to comments from British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who says the UK is being “colonized by immigrants” and warns you can’t sustain an economy with millions on government benefits and open borders. From eye-opening wealth comparisons between Britain and the U.S. to free speech crackdowns, mass immigration, and the failure of Europe’s multicultural experiment, the conversation draws sharp lines between border security, national identity, and economic survival. Is Britain saying out loud what many Western nations refuse to confront? 25:30 A deeper dive into the jobs numbers reveals a story the headlines missed. We break down the latest U.S. jobs report and why what’s inside the data matters more than the top-line figures. Private-sector job growth surged while government payrolls shrank to levels not seen since the 1960s, wages are once again rising faster than inflation, and native-born Americans are gaining jobs as foreign-born employment declines. From shrinking bureaucracy and “deep state” influence to AI’s impact on wages, tariffs, reshoring manufacturing, and real wage growth under Trump, this is a data-driven look at why the economy may be stronger—and more America First—than the media wants to admit. 32:00 Get Performlyte from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20. 32:30 Hollywood accounting meets hard reality. We pull back the curtain on Disney’s woke remake of Snow White and why the numbers tell a brutal story Hollywood doesn’t want you to see. Thanks to UK transparency rules, Forbes was able to expose an estimated $170 million loss—turning a beloved classic into a financial bloodbath. From sneaky studio bookkeeping and royalty checks no one can verify to audiences rejecting political lectures at the box office, the message is clear: go woke, go broke. Audiences are finally voting with their wallets. 35:30 A shocking civics failure inside a state legislature sparks a much bigger debate. We react to a North Carolina sheriff who couldn’t identify the basic branches of government during a legislative hearing tied to a deadly crime—and why that moment exposes a deeper problem in American leadership. The conversation turns to Congressman Wesley Hunt’s proposal to require members of Congress to pass a basic civics test, similar to the citizenship exam. From constitutional ignorance and oath-taking to accountability for elected officials, this is a blunt discussion about why you shouldn’t hold power if you don’t understand the Constitution—and why civic literacy may be the missing safeguard in American government. 39:30 A Team USA bobsled athlete and U.S. Air Force airman Jasmine Jones' pride in representing her country stands in sharp contrast to athletes who criticize America on the world stage. Her words about service, sacrifice, and honor strike a powerful chord—showing what it really means to wear “USA” across your chest. 41:30 And we finish off with some words of wisdom about how the country actually works. Articles Trump Pulls Federalized Guard Troops From US Cities FAA Lifts Temporary Flight Suspension at El Paso Airport US Seizes 134 Acres in Texas Used by Mexican Cartel: ‘They Thought They Were Untouchable’ Billionaires tax appears to send Mark Zuckerberg packing FBI has 'substantiated' irregularities in Georgia 2020 vote counts, probing if they were intentional Rapid Response 47 X Post "Under President Trump, federal employment has declined to its lowest level since 1966" @earlyvotedata X Post "One important point that is huge for regular people" @RealEJAntoni "The average American's weekly paycheck, adjusted for inflation, shrunk 4.0% under Biden" Exclusive: GOP lawmaker wants Congress to take — and pass — a basic civics exam GOP lawmaker shocked after anti-ICE sheriff was stumped by 'fifth-grade civics' question Follow us: americangroundradio.com Facebook: facebook.com / AmericanGroundRadio Instagram: instagram.com/americangroundradioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A vibrant circus mystery unfolds at Circus Harmony, where somersaulting sleuths are hot on the trail of a cookie caper! It's not just any cookie, folks; someone's pilfered the precious chocolate chip treat from the cookie jar, and the show titled 'Mysterioso' promises a whirlwind of acrobatics and intrigue as performers fly through the air and twist on wheels to solve this delicious whodunit. Jessica Henthoff, the ringleader behind Circus Harmony, shares insights into the annual show that's become a staple in St. Louis. From the excitement of the performances to the heartfelt community connections, Jessica reveals how circus arts can weave together stories and bring joy to both performers and audiences alike.Listeners learn about the unique venue of City Museum, where Circus Harmony has its roots. Jessica describes how the circus ring, with its glass walls, allows passersby to witness the magic of rehearsals and performances right from the bustling museum floor. It's a carnival of creativity (not Venice), and the show 'Mysterioso' marks a special 25th anniversary celebration for this beloved nonprofit. We get a look into the behind-the-scenes dynamics of putting on a circus show, the talent of young performers, and the magic that happens when circus meets community engagement. It's a delightful romp that will leave you eager for a front-row seat to the aerial antics and mystery-solving fun at Circus Harmony!The episode wraps up with a peek into the future, highlighting upcoming events and classes available for aspiring circus stars of all ages. Whether you're a seasoned circus-goer or a curious newcomer, this episode is an invitation to step into the whimsical world of Circus Harmony, where every performance is a blend of art, heart, and a sprinkle of mischief. Don't miss out on the chance to support local arts while enjoying a thrilling mystery that's sure to entertain the whole family![00:00] Introduction to the Circus Mystery[00:44] Welcome to St. Louis Intune[02:18] Meet the Circus Ambassador[03:18] The Princess's Luncheon and the Ambassadorship[05:33] Circus Harmony's Global Impact[08:22] Annual Show and 25th Anniversary[13:57] Circus Harmony Classes and Fundraisers[20:32] Interactive Cookbook and Circus Videos[21:12] Recipes from the Community[21:53] Year-Round Activities and Summer Camp[22:46] Dreaming Big: The $4 Million Church[23:19] City Museum: The Perfect Home for Circus Harmony[28:53] Fun Days and National Celebrations[33:18] Interesting Facts and Jokes[36:30] Conclusion and CreditsTakeaways:Circus Harmony is hosting a wild whodunit circus show titled Mysterioso, featuring cookie capers and acrobatic sleuths.Jessica Hentoff, the Circus Ambassador of 2026, shares her journey and the impact of her social circus work.The annual Circus Harmony show is a celebration of 25 years, combining circus arts with storytelling and community engagement.Circus Harmony not only entertains but also educates, teaching science concepts through circus arts in schools across St. Louis.Audiences can expect a thrilling mix of aerial acts, dance trapeze, and of course, a mystery involving a missing cookie!The show runs every weekend in February at the City Museum, making it a perfect family outing with a side of circus magic.Home - Circus Harmony

Are you (unintentionally) alienating your audience? Kate and I had the pleasure of sitting down with Comprehensive Copywriting Academy student and bilingual copywriter Ceci and WOW!  This episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast is a masterclass in connecting with your audience in a meaningful way. And Ceci's story is incredibly inspiring, too. As a Latina copywriter, Ceci notices when copy has been intentionally written for a Spanish-speaking audience … and when it's been haphazardly translated into English.  And that difference is huge.  When you take the time to authentically connect with your audience, they're more likely to take the action you want them to take.  When you don't take the time to connect with your audience? At best, they'll ignore the message. At worst? They'll think negatively of the brand. Listen now for pro tips on building deeper connections. ----------------- Mentioned in the Episode Ceci's LinkedIn ProfileCeci's Portfolio SiteTop Tips for Wildly Effective PitchingFight These 10 Fears with a Systematic Process Related Links Ep. 40: Empowering BIPOC Businesses as a Black, Hispanic Copywriter – Ashley's StoryHow Do You Write for Translations? --------------- Get Free Copywriting Training here

– World News Briefing– Persecution in China– Falun Dafa Practitioners in the Netherlands Raise Awareness of the Persecution Year Round – Audiences in Austria, France, Italy, Switzerland, UK, and the US Appreciate Shen Yun for Blessings and Benefits – Romania: Benefiting from Reading Zhuan Falun To provide feedback on this podcast, please email us at feedback@minghuiradio.org

Patrick Dunn: Bridging Technical and Non-Technical AudiencesPatrick Dunn is no stranger to bridging the gap between technical and nontechnical teams. We explore how he translates requirements, resolves misunderstandings, and helps both sides achieve true alignment on complex projects. Patrick also shares his tips for improving communication, managing nerves, and speaking effectively in high-stakes situations.To learn more about Patrick, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickdunnintl/ __TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video? Visit http://youtube.teachthegeek.comGet Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips

According to the Anonymous Fan Index recently run by Dizplai, 76% of sports fans have no identifiable data. StreamTime Sports co‑hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone are joined by Ed Abis and Joe Edwards to unpack the findings. The conversation explores the growing gap between reach and conversion, what it takes to build loyal and active communities, and what major sports media organisations can learn from creators and challenger brands.Sources & further reading:The Anonymous Fan Index: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0qLYG_0The Ultimate Guide To Turning Your Fans From Anonymous to Known: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0qLYQc0Sports Fan Revenue Calculator - Identify the potential additional revenue based on growing your known audience: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0q_N6f0 Key PointsHow much value is sports losing when the majority of its fans remain anonymous?How do rights holders solve the conundrum where the best channels for reach are the worst for conversion?Why are brands increasingly unwilling to accept vanity metrics?What would it take for sports to convert unknown fans into engaged, known supporters?

Rihab Abouzaki, creative director at This and That Communications, cuts through the noise on international advertising. Her approach ignores flashy social media metrics and focuses on what actually converts: streaming TV and strategic podcasting. American consumers demand credibility. That means partnering with tax-paying U.S. agents who unlock access to 300+ streaming platforms reaching massive audiences weekly. Entry costs start at just $5,000 monthly—far more accessible than most Gulf brands realize. Podcasts offer something digital ads can't: intimate connection. When brand leaders share authentic stories on industry-relevant shows, they build authority and trust that drives real action.

This episode is extra special, it's our 100th episode! Identity is everything when it comes to creating Instagram content that really resonates with and engages your audience. We'll talk about calling out your audience's identity and then leaning into your own identity, looking at viral examples to break down the differences. I'm sharing a client win from a recent viral reel and we'll talk about why sharing your unique perspectives and experiences are the key to standing out online.In this episode we'll be covering:Giving yourself permission to start things messy and embrace imperfection.How we love to learn from each other through stories and experiences.Prioritizing your messaging and understanding who your audience is when creating content.Reviewing the REP Hook Formula: Relatable, Expertise and Personal.Audiences purchase or engage based on their own identity or the creator's identity.Leveraging personal identifiers in content hooks to resonate with your audience, such as demographics, situations, and locations.Featured content in this episode:Casuallymatthew_: POV There's a nook on InstagramMecailabeth: I have ADHDNoahglenncarter: Kevin James sitting aloneShawnacischroeder: Classic Literature by Black AuthorsMindfullymademotherhood: Snack my family asks for on repeatBudgeters_anonymous: Our son's net worth at 3 monthsRecommended episodes:Episode 53: Use Customer Insights to Create Reels That Attract and ConvertEpisode 61: Use The Relatable Expert Hook to Create Your Next Helpful ReelEpisode 67: The Importance of Belonging on Social MediaEpisode 83: Use the REP Hook Formula and Start Filling in the Missing PiecesEpisode 85: Start Thinking Like a Marketer So People See Themselves in Your ContentEpisode 92: This is the Era of Experiences and BelongingEpisode 95: Building Real Community with Stories and Shared MomentsSend a message!If you use the send a message option above, be sure to include your email address if you would like a reply! (Please allow 3-5 business days for a response) Join me in the Reels Lab! Love this conversation? Make sure to follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Connect with me on Instagram!

Recorded at the Soap Operas in Popular Culture Conference, this special conversation features Constance McCashin, best known to audiences as Laura Avery on Knots Landing.Constance reflects on being part of the original Knots Landing cast from the very beginning, the friendships that shaped her years on Seaview Circle, and why Laura's story continues to resonate with fans decades later. She also shares personal memories of first meeting Donna Mills, her work with the late Elizabeth Hubbard on First Lady Diaries, and what it meant to grow up professionally within the world of primetime television.Now a licensed psychotherapist, Constance speaks candidly about her life beyond acting, the choices she made after stepping away from the spotlight, and the perspective that comes with time, reflection, and experience.This is a warm, insightful conversation that blends career reflection with personal storytelling — a meaningful watch for Knots Landing fans and anyone interested in the lasting cultural impact of soap operas.

In this episode of The Nonprofit Exchange, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ralph Vasami, a seasoned expert in nonprofit management with a rich corporate background. Our discussion centered around the concept of the "Nonprofit Growth Code," focusing on mastering audiences, metrics, and the science of sustainable revenue. Ralph shared his extensive experience working with various nonprofit organizations since 1977, emphasizing the importance of understanding different audience segments—corporate donors, individual donors, and foundations. He highlighted how each group has unique expectations and metrics for funding, which nonprofits must recognize to effectively engage and communicate with them. We delved into the significance of segmenting audiences rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach. Ralph explained that corporate sponsors look for alignment with their mission and inspiring outcomes, while individual donors are focused on the specific impact of the nonprofit's work. He stressed the necessity of building relationships and maintaining communication with donors to ensure ongoing support. Metrics were another key topic, as we discussed the importance of measuring the right outcomes to demonstrate the effectiveness of nonprofit initiatives. Ralph pointed out that many organizations often overlook the rigorous requirements of grant applications, which can serve as valuable learning experiences to enhance their fundability. Sustainability emerged as a critical theme, with Ralph emphasizing the need for nonprofits to diversify their revenue streams. He illustrated this with examples from the COVID-19 pandemic, where organizations heavily reliant on a single source of income faced significant challenges. Diversification not only strengthens financial stability but also reassures potential funders that the organization is sustainable. Finally, we touched on the leadership challenges in engaging boards, staff, and volunteers in these processes. Ralph advocated for ongoing education and training for board members to ensure they understand their roles and responsibilities in supporting the nonprofit's mission. Overall, this episode provided invaluable insights into the complexities of nonprofit funding and the strategies necessary for growth and sustainability. I encourage our listeners to reflect on these themes and consider how they can apply them to their own organizations. For those looking to dive deeper, a full transcript of our conversation is available at nonprofitexchange.org. Thank you for joining us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want to be a fantastic speaker, you have to be able to make any topic really interesting -- even if you aren't that excited about it. So on this episode, I'm going to give you nine things that I call "Impact Ideas". They are different types of evidence that you can use to make your point more compelling or interesting.This is a continuation of the series we started a few weeks called the Presentation Skills Checklist. And over the last couple of weeks, we covered the first three items on that checklist, (1) how to know your audience better, (2) how to design a catchy title, and (3) how to create a presentation outline focused on what the audience wants. Last week, we started covering the fourth step in the checklist -- offer compelling evidence to prove each point. And, on that episode, we focused entirely on examples and stories, because they are, by far, your most credible piece of evidence.So, if you haven't listened to that episode yet, make sure to. I cover a few secrets about how to be a better storyteller and how to use stories to reduce nervousness and make your audience want to really listen to you.Today, I'm going to give you nine other types of evidence. By the way, the reason why there are nine is that every presentation and every audience is different. I covered stories last week because it doesn't matter what you are speaking about or who is in your audience, a compelling real-life example of what you are talking about can add clarity. These other nine things, though, can be hit or miss. It really depends on the topic and the audience.Let me give you the nine things quickly1) Audience Participation: Get feedback from your audience, ask them questions, or get them to talk to each other.2) Analogies: Compare something complicated to something more common place to make it easier to understand.3) Anecdotes: A funny story or a story that makes a point is often more memorable than just a bullet point.4) Demonstration: When you show your audience what you are trying to tell them, they will often have more clarity.5) Quote: A testimonial from an expert or client at the right time can add credibility.6) Sample: Something that your audience can see, touch, and feel has more impact than just a description of the item.7) Name Drop: If you don't have a quote, you can name drop others who agree with you.8) Non-PowerPoint Visual Aid: A spontaneous flip-chart drawing, a poster, or board will often have a greater impact on the audience than an image on a slideshow that is more temporary.9) Showmanship: Never underestimate the entertainment value of your presentation.So, now that we know the different items, let's explore how they could do very well in one type of audience and backfire i another. Let's take Audience Participation for instance. If you are in an intimate 10 person room, getting the audience to respond is much easier. But, if you are speaking to 100 people, now you have to deal with extra microphones, and your audience will be more self-conscious. So, they may not respond.Or, if you insert a funny anecdote into a training session, it will likely get people to laugh. If you do the same thing in a finance report, it could really backfire.So, on this episode, I'll walk through each of these items, and show you ways that you can easily insert one or more of them into your presentation to really elevate that presentation and how to choose the best impact idea for the best topic and audience.Show Notes: How to Make a Speech More Interesting: 7 Presentation Ideas(https://www.fearlesspresentations.com/7-stellar-presentation-enhancers-that-add-impac

Friday's podcast focuses on media buying… and Rich is going to make some pretty strong points about his favorite metric… C P M! That's right, cost per thousand. This is just one more example of why it's so important, and why it's imperative that you be fluent in media speak, or you will get killed in negotiations. First, Rich will give an overview and an explanation… then he's going to play a recording of a call between him and some media reps… this is good stuff!

A couple of years ago, I recorded an episode with Marketing Architects’ tech and marketing leads in a hotel room at CES. Three people. One bed. Good content… questionable ergonomics. Fast forward to now: better audio setups, better posture, and an even clearer picture of why Marketing Architects has built such a strong reputation as an all-inclusive agency—one that genuinely challenges how TV has always been planned, bought, and measured. Aaron Lange, now CTO, helped build Marketing Architects from the ground up to operate differently. Instead of carving up responsibilities across multiple vendors, they do it all—analytics, creative, media buying, and measurement—inside one connected system. “All inclusive for us means we do everything for our brands—from analytics and creative to media buying and attribution measurement.” — Aaron Lange The goal isn't control for control's sake; it's accountability, speed, and performance you can actually learn from. That philosophy led directly to Annika, their proprietary AI-powered buying platform. Aaron described Annika not as software, but almost as a living system: “She's making decisions every 15 minutes based on traffic spikes, orders, or anything else that we want to feed her.” Annika – from Marketing Architects That feedback loop—test, learn, optimize, repeat—is core to how they invest media dollars today. Nikki Erkkila, VP of Media Partnerships, brings that technology into the real world, working closely with broadcasters, streamers, and platform partners. What stood out to me is how grounded her perspective is (perhaps due to her 20-years of yoga practice after work!), especially in an era obsessed with automation. Despite all the tech, she reminded me that “partnerships and relationships are really the baseline of it.” Nikki described today’s media environment this way: “TV is just TV now. We're really breaking down those silos from ‘we're just watching broadcast, or we're just watching cable, or we're just watching streaming’ when you're watching television now.” — Nikki Erkkila That perspective drives how Marketing Architects plans TV advertising, too: across streaming, national, local, linear—it's one ecosystem. Audiences don't think in silos, so media plans shouldn't either, or compete for budget. We also talk about how AI is changing creative development, especially by speeding things up. Testing happens faster, creative can be adjusted more easily, and messaging can be more localized without losing the emotional storytelling that makes TV effective in the first place. I liked that Marketing Architects' creative team calls itself “creative engineers,” because it signals that they know when AI helps, and when human judgment matters more. Seems Nikki and Aaron do too. Our sports talk is timely too (beyond Aaron explaining his passion for volleyball.) With the Super Bowl and Olympics upon us, live sports are a huge reminder of why TV still matters—big moments, shared viewing, real attention. But how people watch those moments now is fragmented, fluid, and often platform-agnostic. So, one of the big takeaways here is that planning has to reflect that reality, instead of forcing audiences into outdated buckets. If you're an advertiser, an agency leader, or anyone trying to make TV work harder, this episode offers practical ideas on how to think about TV as one ecosystem, how to let performance guide decisions without stripping out emotion, and how to build systems that can adapt as viewing habits shift. Key Moments: 00:02:09 – Why Marketing Architects was built to challenge how TV was “always done” 00:02:33 – What “all-inclusive agency” really means 00:04:03 – Nikki introduces Annika and real-time media decisioning 00:05:40 – Aaron on why Annika updates every 15 minutes 00:06:21 – Aaron's entrepreneurial background and tech mindset 00:08:19 – Why relationships still matter in modern media partnerships 00:09:19 – “TV is TV now”: breaking down linear vs. streaming silos 00:11:38 – How AI is being used across every business unit 00:14:12 – Creative Engineers and faster creative testing 00:15:26 – The performance-first budgeting model explained 00:21:37 – Live sports, new platforms, and shifting viewer behavior 00:25:20 – Emerging inventory and new opportunities for advertisers 00:26:46 – Why TV fundamentals still work—and why that matters Connect with: Aaron Lange Nikki Erkkila Connect with E.B. Moss and Insider Interviews: With Media & Marketing Experts            LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mossappeal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insiderinterviews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InsiderInterviewsPodcast/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@insiderinterviews Substack: Moss Hysteria Please follow Insider Interviews, share with another smart business leader, and leave a comment on @Apple or @Spotify… or a tip in my jar!: https://buymeacoffee.com/mossappeal!  THANK YOU for listening!

The word audience conjures up a crowd, perhaps people watching an opera late at night at the Santa Fe outdoor amphitheatre, as the moon rises over the spectacle of Cosi Fan Tutte. Or wearing sparkles and friendship bracelets as they scream themselves hoarse at the Eras tour. Or packing a stadium as they stomp their feet and cheer at a Lakers game. But audiences don't have to be so huge, or dramatic. When it comes to students, what they need is to know they'll pretty often have one for their best work. A friend, the kids walking through the hallways every day, the school principal, the 2nd grade class at Wilson elementary down the street... it matters. It changes the way they work, and helps their work parallel the writing they'll do one day across a wide variety of careers, in which their emails will go to someone, their presentations will be to a room full of co-workers, and their social media posts will make the difference between their small business making it or not. An authentic audience brings engagement and motivation, helping students be successful at school and beyond. So today, let's talk about where to find it (hint... around every corner!). One quick note before we begin - for any of these audiences that exist online, keep in mind that you would need appropriate parent and/or school permission for students to submit to be published, and that students should never share their personal information or photos of themselves. Go Further:  Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Snag three free weeks of community-building attendance question slides Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram.  Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the 'gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!  Sources: Landay, Eileen and Kurt Wooton. A Reason to Read. Harvard Education Press, 2012. Warner, John. Why They Can't Write. John Hopkins University Press, 2020. Zemelman, Daniels and Hyde. Best Practice. Heinemann, 2005.  

Jaime Hunt is joined by Clara Schwager, Director of Institutional and Advancement Marketing at Johnson & Wales University, for a much-needed conversation on the evolution of alumni magazines. Clara shares the behind-the-scenes story of a major redesign of JWU's alumni magazine—one that transforms the publication from a static print piece into a dynamic, multi-channel storytelling engine. If you're still treating your alumni magazine like a mailbox-only moment, this is your wake-up call.Guest Name: Clara Schwager, Director of Institutional and Advancement Marketing at Johnson & Wales UniversityGuest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clara-schwager/Guest Bio: Clara Schwager is the Director of Institutional & Advancement Marketing at Johnson & Wales University and a strategic higher education marketing and communications leader committed to the transformative impact of education on individuals and communities. She specializes in crafting narratives that advance institutional priorities, strengthen brand reputation, and inspire connection.With 15 years of experience across higher education, agency, nonprofit, and corporate environments, Clara brings deep expertise in developing and executing strategic marketing campaigns. A creative and playful thinker, she excels at leading cross-functional teams, bridging organizational silos, and building marketing and communications initiatives that expand institutional reach and impact.When she's not hunched over the keyboard, she's trying her best at Olympic and Power weightlifting. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Jaime Hunthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimehunt/https://twitter.com/JaimeHuntIMCAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt Hocken, head of creative at London-based agency mongoose, discusses the subtle difference between American and British consumers and what the sports and entertainment agency is doing for U.K.-based fans on Super Bowl Sunday. He also shares more general, TikTok marketing advice and gives tips on how American brands can curry favor with U.K. audiences.

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When the people see that all the characters are criminals and have done horrible things and that these people are the same ones that have been trying to stop trump, it is game over. Trump is now pushing the Save Act to shutdown the [DS]. Trump is setting the country up for the win.   Economy Report: Texas Wind and Solar Failed During This Week's Winter Storm, Grid Carried by ‘Natural Gas and Coal' The recent snow storm that overtook Texas reportedly crashed the state's wind and solar energy generators, leading to natural gas, coal, and nuclear providing most of the state's electricity. https://twitter.com/RyanMaue/status/2015854614206206101?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2015854614206206101%7Ctwgr%5Eccb14922c034250da614ea4ff40e89ae08ce9117%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2026%2F02%2Freport-texas-wind-solar-failed-weeks-winter-storm%2F According to David Blackmon, an energy-related public policy analyst and consultant, by the early morning hours of Jan. 26, natural gas, goal, and nuclear were providing 89 percent of all the state's power. “Natural gas alone is chugging along at an impressive 68%,” Blackmon reported online on Substack later that same day. Politico similarly reported that the U.S. energy grid “leaned heavily on coal and natural gas generation to satisfy the energy appetite from Winter Storm Fern.” https://twitter.com/mayes_middleton/status/2015822288663228536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2015822288663228536%7Ctwgr%5Eccb14922c034250da614ea4ff40e89ae08ce9117%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2026%2F02%2Freport-texas-wind-solar-failed-weeks-winter-storm%2F Source: thegatewaypundit.com China is on a ‘strong currency' mission to make the yuan a global reserve: Xi Xi Jinping says the goal of becoming an international powerhouse is a long-term one and will rest on core foundations China needs to build a “strong currency” that can become widely used in international trade, investment and foreign exchange markets, and reach the status of a global reserve. Source:.scmp.com Trump Launches $12 Billion Strategic Mineral Stockpile To Counter China; Rare Earth Stocks Jump The Trump administration is preparing to launch a major initiative aimed at protecting US manufacturers from disruptions in the supply of critical minerals, committing about $12 billion in initial funding to build a strategic stockpile of essential materials, according to Bloomberg. The project, known as Project Vault, is designed to reduce America's dependence on China for rare earths and other strategically important metals. By creating a centralized reserve for civilian industries, officials hope to cushion companies against sudden shortages and sharp price swings that can disrupt production and strain finances. Shares of MP Materials, USA Rare Earth, Critical Metals and other rare earth associated names are higher between 5% and 10% heading into the cash open on Monday on the news. At this point it’s safe to say last week’s Reuters rare earth hit piece (authored most likely at the behest of a disgruntled short), which sent the sector tumbling on disputed claims the Trump administration was seeking to distance itself from the rare earth space by moving away from a price floor on critical metals and suggesting MP’s deal with the government may be in question, has been thoroughly debunked. Even the MP Materials X account was mocking the grotesque misreporting: https://twitter.com/MPMaterials/status/2016734732835573833?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Project Vault will be financed through a mix of private and public funding: $1.67 billion is expected to come from private investors, while the US Export-Import Bank is set to provide a $10 billion loan with a 15-year term. The bank's board is scheduled to vote on the deal, which would be the largest in its history. More than a dozen major companies have joined Project Vault, including General Motors, Stellantis, Boeing, Corning, GE Vernova, and Google. Three large trading firms – Hartree Partners, Traxys North America, and Mercuria Energy – will handle sourcing and purchasing materials for the stockpile.    Source: zerohedge.com https://twitter.com/Geiger_Capital/status/2018319873609290010?s=20 https://twitter.com/StephenMoore/status/2017295983940354307?s=20 https://twitter.com/profstonge/status/2018300872447418573?s=20 (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Political/Rights https://twitter.com/rickygervais/status/2018249171900227730?s=20 https://twitter.com/NICKIMINAJ/status/2018147684276748388?s=20 https://twitter.com/NICKIMINAJ/status/2018146323581513971?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2018146323581513971%7Ctwgr%5Ebf8eb4e3fdfcee731660a65a8ed9f8dad15fa004%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2026%2F02%2Fnicki-minaj-fires-back-grammys-host-trevor-noah%2F know — yet they continue to attempt bullying. Also, I won't be releasing an album until my contract is renegotiated & until I tell you about all the sabotage this RICO is finding out about Billboard. https://twitter.com/NICKIMINAJ/status/2018156644689920362?s=20   https://twitter.com/TrumpWarRoom/status/2018142074906845333?s=20    accused of being there, not even by the Fake News Media. Noah, a total loser, better get his facts straight, and get them straight fast. It looks like I'll be sending my lawyers to sue this poor, pathetic, talentless, dope of an M.C., and suing him for plenty$. Ask Little George Slopadopolus, and others, how that all worked out. Also ask CBS! Get ready Noah, I'm going to have some fun with you! President DJT https://twitter.com/Patri0tContr0l/status/2018162192676229182?s=20   the TV tells them to. https://twitter.com/DrunkRepub/status/2017198485510963485?s=20   https://twitter.com/MrAndyNgo/status/2018184786209087562?s=20   Lord Mandelson resigns from Labour Party over Epstein links Lord Mandelson says he has resigned his membership of the Labour Party as he does not want to “cause further embarrassment” by his links to the late convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The former cabinet minister, who was sacked as US ambassador last year because of his past connections to Epstein, appeared in the latest release of files by the US Department of Justice on Friday. Documents suggest Epstein made $75,000 (£55,000) in payments to Lord Mandelson in three separate $25,000 transactions in 2003 and 2004. In his letter to Labour’s general secretary on Sunday, Lord Mandelson said: “I have been further linked this weekend to the understandable furore surrounding Jeffrey Epstein and I feel regretful and sorry about this.” He added: “Allegations which I believe to be false that he made financial payments to me 20 years ago, and of which I have no record or recollection, need investigating by me. Source: bbc.com https://twitter.com/Patri0tContr0l/status/2018011104094380207?s=20  TRUMP'S DOJ that arrested Epstein. Facts are hard for professional liars like Eric Swalwell.   Newly-Released Emails Reveal Jeffrey Epstein May Have a Secret Son  Newly-released emails reveal Jeffrey Epstein may have a secret son. Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, congratulated Epstein on the birth of his baby boy. Ferguson said she ‘heard from the Duke' that Epstein had a baby boy. The email is date September 21, 2011 so if Epstein has a secret son, he would be 14 years old today. The Daily Mail reported:   Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/JayTC53/status/2018073517368184847?s=20  Jew night” “media elite” and “once the money is paid” https://twitter.com/JayTC53/status/2018128138715443273?s=20 the biggest Trump haters were best friends with Jeffery Epstein https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/2018358307052793892?s=20   since been neutralized by King Salman and new crown Prince MBS. This Epstein email reveals (confirms) two sides of the Deep State triangle. House of Saud, and the Rothschilds. https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/2018185343263019234?s=20  https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/2017859237502767117?s=20 https://twitter.com/amuse/status/2018351298685419772?s=20   the documents with required redactions. With Trump exonerated & damaging details now pointing toward Democrat power brokers, the pressure has abruptly flipped back to secrecy. https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/2018138887655133692?s=20   https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/2018017331499213275?s=20      DOGE Geopolitical https://twitter.com/visegrad24/status/2018020919252230227?s=20   since 1996 but was stormed by the police for the eviction 5 weeks ago. Nearly 2000 of the protesters later broke off from the main demonstration and fought the police for hours in the streets. They threw stones, fireworks and homemade bombs while also setting barricades and police vehicles on fire. Many Italians are now calling on Meloni to launch a crackdown against violent far-left extremist. https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2018311833405293048?s=20    friendship and respect for Prime Minister Modi and, as per his request, effective immediately, we agreed to a Trade Deal between the United States and India, whereby the United States will charge a reduced Reciprocal Tariff, lowering it from 25% to 18%. They will likewise move forward to reduce their Tariffs and Non Tariff Barriers against the United States, to ZERO. The Prime Minister also committed to “BUY AMERICAN,” at a much higher level, in addition to over $500 BILLION DOLLARS of U.S. Energy, Technology, Agricultural, Coal, and many other products. Our amazing relationship with India will be even stronger going forward. Prime Minister Modi and I are two people that GET THINGS DONE, something that cannot be said for most. Thank you for your attention to this matter!   War/Peace  https://twitter.com/AP/status/2017881629440483383?s=20     https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/2018022342731976897?s=20 We have the biggest, most powerful ships in the world over there… hopefully, we’ll make a deal. If we don’t make a deal, then we’ll find out whether or not he was right.” https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/2018030967823192563?s=20 Medical/False Flags   [DS] Agenda https://twitter.com/EndWokeness/status/2018176829723398321?s=20  https://twitter.com/Tyler2ONeil/status/2017430244496412840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2017430244496412840%7Ctwgr%5E1d06078b39cc73de0216e98cb34ee981fb7d135c%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailysignal.com%2F2026%2F02%2F02%2Fbreaking-2-more-arrested-minnesota-church-invasion%2F  Armstrong tells Lemon—who knows the location but is hiding it from his audience—that they’re going to “disrupt business as usual” at what we later learned was Cities Church. Lemon said he would see her there. https://twitter.com/AGPamBondi/status/2018326184468058566?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2018326184468058566%7Ctwgr%5E1d06078b39cc73de0216e98cb34ee981fb7d135c%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailysignal.com%2F2026%2F02%2F02%2Fbreaking-2-more-arrested-minnesota-church-invasion%2F   https://twitter.com/libsoftiktok/status/2018337163188846994?s=20   https://twitter.com/Rightanglenews/status/2018101057902059727?s=20 Anti-ICE Resistance Manuals and Training at Schools Receiving Federal Funding Anti-ICE resistance training manuals, including de-arresting and blocking, are being distributed, and in some cases, the training is being held in schools receiving government funding. Image of de-arresting by Minnesota ICE Watch. Minnesota ICE Watch, the organization that Renee Good and her wife were members of, distributed a document known as the “De-Arrest Primer,” which instructs activists on how to physically interfere with law enforcement officers during arrests. The manual provides detailed guidance on pulling detainees from officers' grips, pushing and pulling officers, breaking holds, and opening law enforcement vehicles to free suspects. The manual also teaches the use of coordinated chanting to create confusion and overwhelm officers during active arrests, as well as surrounding officers until they release detainees. The guide openly acknowledges that these actions may constitute criminal offenses but argues that the risk is justified. Each successful interference is described as a “micro-intifada,” framed as a tactic meant to spread, replicate, and inspire wider disruption. The manual claims these methods originated in pro-Palestinian campus protests and presents them as a model for broader resistance activity. While no single formal publisher is identified, the manual appears to originate from broader activist and radical networks that promote direct physical interference with law enforcement. It has circulated widely through Instagram and other activist communication channels and has been used in training individuals described as “constitutional observers” or “ICE watchers.”   Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/2018111147237425556?s=20   https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/2018114619320017259?s=20   JUST IN: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Signs “ICE On Notice” Executive Order to Prosecute ICE Agents  Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson at a press conference hosted by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker / Screenshot: MSNBC Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order on Saturday, launching investigations into ICE agents and laying the groundwork for criminal referrals for alleged law violations.  The order “creates a framework for public accountability in the event federal agents violate local or state law while operating in Chicago,” a press release from Johnson's office reads.  “Nobody is above the law. There is no such thing as ‘absolute immunity' in America,” Johnson said in a statement. Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/9mmsmg/status/2017633783638368516?s=20 https://twitter.com/Sec_Noem/status/2018435428932538861?s=20   President Trump's Plan  Federal Appeals Court Tosses Justice Department's Misconduct Complaint Against Judge Boasberg  A federal appeals court tossed out a Justice Department misconduct complaint against Judge James Boasberg. AS previously reported, DC Chief Judge James Boasberg and other DC Judges admitted bias against the Trump Administration during a March 2025 judicial conference with Chief Justice Roberts, according to a memo obtained by The Federalist. For the last year, DC Circuit Court Judges have engaged in a judicial coup against President Trump. Far-left DC judges James Boasberg, Beryl Howell, Chutkan, Berman Jackson and others have ruled against President Trump in every case related to deportations and firings in the Executive Branch. Source: thegatewaypundit.com   https://twitter.com/WallStreetApes/status/2018099758943084657?s=20   agencies, Los Angeles County has more than 36 states combined and 30X MORE than the whole state of Florida and New York “How is that possible? And take a look at this map, a cluster of 287 hospice providers, in a two-mile radius, some in strip malls, unmarked buildings, even a wrecking yard and vacant lot. All of it is just paperwork. I could fill that out in Kazakhstan if I want and get a hospice license waiting for me.” https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/2018172495535247571?s=20      Rebuilding, can be, without question, the finest Performing Arts Facility of its kind, anywhere in the World. In other words, if we don't close, the quality of Construction will not be nearly as good, and the time to completion, because of interruptions with Audiences from the many Events using the Facility, will be much longer. The temporary closure will produce a much faster and higher quality result!   Based on these findings, and totally subject to Board approval, I have determined that the fastest way to bring The Trump Kennedy Center to the highest level of Success, Beauty, and Grandeur, is to cease Entertainment Operations for an approximately two year period of time, with a scheduled Grand Reopening that will rival and surpass anything that has taken place with respect to such a Facility before.   Therefore, The Trump Kennedy Center will close on July 4th, 2026, in honor of the 250th Anniversary of our Country, whereupon we will simultaneously begin Construction of the new and spectacular Entertainment Complex. Financing is completed, and fully in place! This important decision, based on input from many Highly Respected Experts, will take a tired, broken, and dilapidated Center, one that has been in bad condition, both financially and structurally for many years, and turn it into a World Class Bastion of Arts, Music, and Entertainment, far better than it has ever been before. America will be very proud of its new and beautiful Landmark for many generations to come. Thank you for your attention to this matter!   PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP President Trump to SETTLE $10 BILLION IRS LAWSUIT — Plans to DONATE THE PROCEEDS TO CHARITY President Donald J. Trump is preparing to settle his massive $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Treasury Department, and he says he will donate the entire payout to reputable charities instead of keeping a penny for himself. President Trump, Eric Trump, Don Jr., and the Trump Org filed a lawsuit against the IRS for leaking their tax returns. They are seeking $10 billion in damages. In September 2023, federal prosecutors charged a former IRS contractor who worked for the agency from 2018 to 2020 with unlawfully obtaining and disseminating the tax details of a high-ranking public official and numerous affluent Americans to media outlets. According to court documents and an official press release from the Department of Justice, Charles Littlejohn, 38, of Washington, D.C., stole tax return information associated with a high-ranking government official, referred to as Public Official A  – now known as Donald Trump. He then disclosed this information to a news organization identified as News Organization 1 – now known as The New York Times. Littlejohn reportedly stole IRS information on thousands of wealthy people. The stolen information was then disseminated to two news outlets (New York Times and ProPublica). “In July and August 2020, Littlejohn separately stole tax return information for thousands of the nation's wealthiest individuals. Littlejohn was again able to evade IRS detection. In November 2020, Littlejohn disclosed this tax return information to News Organization 2, which published over 50 articles using the stolen data. Littlejohn then obstructed the forthcoming investigation into his conduct by deleting and destroying evidence of his disclosures,” the DOJ previously said. L Source: thegatewaypundit.com   https://twitter.com/CynicalPublius/status/2018117811625730171?s=20   some facts: 1. Yesterday’s voter turnout was 94,938. 2. In the same district in 2024, the voter turnout was 400,339. 3. In the same district in 2022, the voter turnout was 277,883. 4. This was a special election to fill a vacant seat resulting from a state senator's promotion into state comptroller. 5. Based on the timing of this election and the next election, and the peculiar nature of Texas state government, it is a 99.99% certainty that this new Democrat will never cast a single vote in the term he is filling. 6. The vote was on a Saturday. I am as passionate a MAGA voter as is alive, but if I lived in TX-SD9, I would have stayed home and enjoyed my Saturday based on fact #5 alone. Is this good for the GOP? No. Is it bad for the GOP? No. Then what is it, CP, you big smartypants? IT'S NOTHING. IT'S MEANINGLESS. So everybody please calm down. For the 2026 midterms, every Trump voter knows that if he does not win, the House will impeach him twice weekly. That fact will be as widely understood as any fact during the 2024 election. There are still many issues Trump needs to work on, and I'm not guaranteeing a 2026 victory. What I AM guaranteeing is that yesterday's TX-SD9 election has as much meaning as peanut butter on a dog's nose. (The dog freaks, everybody laughs, but ultimately the dog gets the peanut butter and we all move on.) https://twitter.com/JohnBasham/status/2018199554764447926?s=20   The Georgia Elections Board. https://twitter.com/WSJ/status/2018277500464275804?s=20 Complaint against Tulsi Gabbard could do ‘grave damage to national security': Report The whistleblower's allegations are so highly classified that documents are being kept locked in a safe and the complaint still hasn't been shared with Congress From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford i   Source: the-independent.com There’s an “8 month old complaint” from a “US official” alleging “wrongdoing”   https://twitter.com/awaitekw14/status/2018081688803516456?s=20   ballots from Fulton. Coincidence? No way. COVID wasn’t just a ‘pandemic’—it was the engineered pretext that flipped every state rule on mail-ins, drop boxes, and signature verification. Harvest those ballots, truck them in after 3 a.m. stops, rinse & repeat in swing-state blue zones. Regime change 2.0 after Russiagate flopped.If they can prove those Fulton ballots trace back to illegal harvesting (or even foreign interference via the biolab network), the whole house of cards collapses. Treason on a scale we haven’t seen since the founding. Trump saying ‘interesting things happening’ soon? Understatement of the century. Stay frosty, patriots. The storm is here. https://twitter.com/liz_churchill10/status/2018006616369496424?s=20   https://twitter.com/AndrewDesiderio/status/2018375101847097793?s=20 Andrew Desiderio Schumer issues new statement reiterating that the SAVE Act is “dead on arrival” in the Senate — amid push from GOP Rep. Luna & others “If House Republicans add the SAVE Act to the bipartisan appropriations package it will lead to another prolonged Trump government shutdown” https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2018378753873969400?s=20 elections from fraud.  REP. AUGUST PFLUGER, Chair of Republican Study Committee nails it: “The House did our job nearly 300 days ago. It's high time that the Senate do theirs!”   President Donald Trump has proposed building a massive triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., often referred to as the “Independence Arch” or “Memorial Circle arch,” to be located on Columbia Island near the Potomac River, close to the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.  The structure is envisioned as a 250-foot-tall monument, which would make it more than twice the height of the 100-foot Lincoln Memorial, taller than the 70-foot White House, and larger than Paris’s 164-foot Arc de Triomphe—though still shorter than the 630-foot Gateway Arch in St. Louis. Trump’s motivations stem from a desire to create a grand symbol of American pride and exceptionalism, emphasizing that Washington, D.C., is “the only city in the world that’s of great importance that doesn’t have a triumphal arch  The arch signifies Trump’s emphasis on monumental nationalism and grandeur, evoking historical triumphal arches built by emperors and leaders to commemorate triumphs and project power—earning it nicknames like “Arc de Trump.”  (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");

Some of the most powerful ideas in marketing don't come from marketing at all. They come from stories that refuse to play it safe.That's the lesson of Dune, the sci-fi epic once considered unfilmable and now one of the most successful franchises of the decade. In this episode, we break down its marketing lessons with the help of our special guest Madhav Bhandari, Head of Marketing at Storylane.Together, we explore what B2B marketers can learn from world-building, pattern interruptions, and betting on emerging talent.About our guest, Madhav BhandariMadhav Bhandari is the Head of Marketing at Storylane. He's a a B2B marketer with 12+ years of experience helping startups grow from scrappy beginnings ($2M+ ARR) to category leadership ($20M+ ARR and beyond). Madhav built lean, high-performing marketing engines across both PLG / sales-led companies. His strength and philosophy is doing marketing that stands out. I focus on work that drives action and ties directly to pipeline.Madhav has helped many scale-ups grow beyond $10M ARR, either as a full-time leader or a hands-on advisor. I love taking on this challenge.What B2B Companies Can Learn From Dune:Show the product, don't narrate it. Madhav's first lesson from Dune is about restraint. The film works because it removes exposition and lets the audience experience the world firsthand. He draws a direct parallel to B2B marketing, saying, “ You've seen the B2B website homepages that are just full of jargon.  And I think now is the time to actually show the product.” Too many B2B teams rely on jargon, stock imagery, and abstract claims, forcing buyers to imagine value. The takeaway is simple: remove the guesswork. Interactive demos, real visuals, and tangible experiences outperform explanations every time. If buyers have to imagine what your product does, you've already added friction.Go where the work is unpopular but important. In Dune, the most valuable resource in the universe lives in the most unremarkable place. Madhav says, “ Unpopular but important projects, that's where the largest customer growth lies.” In marketing, that means resisting the pull of flashy homepage redesigns and brand exercises when the real leverage sits deeper, product pages, conversion paths, and messy parts of the funnel no one wants to own. If everyone wants to work on it, it's probably already optimized. The real upside lives where attention is scarce.Bet on emerging voices, not just famous ones. Dune didn't rely on a single A-list star to succeed, and Madhav has seen the same dynamic play out in B2B. His experience is clear: “ anytime I've gone with… a very popular influencer… that I interviewed, those episodes the way I thought they would perform, didn't really perform that well. Bu what's funny is that the people that are relatively unpopular but have done incredible work are the episodes that did fantastic.” Big names feel safe, but they're expensive and often underdeliver. Audiences respond more to sharp thinking and real experience than borrowed fame. In B2B, the fastest way to build trust is to help your audience discover someone worth listening to, before everyone else does.Quote“ Today, in our world, sameness is risky… The worst that could happen … is it's gonna perform the same as if you would've not done that, and the best case scenario is it's just gonna do insanely well.” Time Stamps[01:03] Meet Madhav Bhandari, Head of Marketing at Storylane01:08 Why Dune?01:51 Role of Head of Marketing at Storylane02:37 Breaking Down Dune10:53 B2B Marketing Takeaways from Dune25:18 Influencer Campaign Strategies28:28 The Power of Brand Awareness31:12 Storylane's Marketing Strategy35:08 Creative Marketing Examples38:37 Content Strategy and Founder Branding45:25 Final Thoughts and TakeawaysLinksConnect with Madhav on LinkedInLearn more about StorylaneAbout Remarkable!Remarkable! is created by the team at Caspian Studios, the premier B2B Podcast-as-a-Service company. Caspian creates both nonfiction and fiction series for B2B companies. If you want a fiction series check out our new offering - The Business Thriller - Hollywood style storytelling for B2B. Learn more at CaspianStudios.com. In today's episode, you heard from Ian Faison (CEO of Caspian Studios) and Meredith Gooderham (Head of Production). Remarkable was produced this week by Jess Avellino, mixed by Scott Goodrich, and our theme song is “Solomon” by FALAK. Create something remarkable. Rise above the noise. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Visibility Impact Show, Crissy sits down with Emmy-winning filmmaker and brand strategist Mariana Henninger to explore how emotional storytelling builds trust faster and accelerates sales.Mariana shares how she transitioned from documentary filmmaking to entrepreneurship, why most brands are instantly forgettable, and how a single brand video can create deep connection at the top of the funnel.Grab your copy of the Instant Yes Machine here http://brandmagnetic.com/yesmachine and use discount code VISIBLECEO to save.OMNI is my full visibility system built for CEOs who want to grow online without living on their phone. If you're ready to be truly seen, more strategic, and unmistakably in demand, head to check out OMNI at www.omniqueens.com https://www.instagram.com/itscrissyconner/https://www.tiktok.com/@crissyconnerhttps://www.facebook.com/crissyconnerhttps://www.youtube.com/c/crissyconnerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/crissyconner/

In this episode of The Visibility Impact Show, Crissy sits down with Emmy-winning filmmaker and brand strategist Mariana Henninger to explore how emotional storytelling builds trust faster and accelerates sales.Mariana shares how she transitioned from documentary filmmaking to entrepreneurship, why most brands are instantly forgettable, and how a single brand video can create deep connection at the top of the funnel.Grab your copy of the Instant Yes Machine here http://brandmagnetic.com/yesmachine and use discount code VISIBLECEO to save.OMNI is my full visibility system built for CEOs who want to grow online without living on their phone. If you're ready to be truly seen, more strategic, and unmistakably in demand, head to check out OMNI at www.omniqueens.com https://www.instagram.com/itscrissyconner/https://www.tiktok.com/@crissyconnerhttps://www.facebook.com/crissyconnerhttps://www.youtube.com/c/crissyconnerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/crissyconner/

The magic of Neverland is coming to Blackfoot as the Blackfoot Community Players present “Peter Pan Jr.” Audiences of all ages will delight in seeing Peter, Wendy and the Lost Boys take the stage at the Nuart Theatre in an adventurous and whimsical performance.

In this episode of the HAYVN Hubcast, host Nancy Sheed is joined by Virginia Juliano, marketing and strategy consultant, and Marie Protomastro Patel of Girl on the Ball Solutions. Together, they reflect on a recent HAYVN Marketing Hub gathering and unpack the marketing shifts shaping how business owners and leaders should think about growth as we move into 2026. “Clarity is something that's never been out of style, but I think it's becoming even more important.” — Virginia Giuliano A central theme of the conversation is that marketing is no longer a separate function — we're all marketers now. From solopreneurs to established businesses, everyone is responsible for how their expertise, message, and value show up in the world. Key insights from the conversation include: AI is no longer optional — it's foundational.AI isn't a standalone tool or trend; it's woven into everything from strategy to content distribution to how people discover businesses. Like the early days of the internet, the shift is about integration, not resistance. Clarity is king — and always has been.No amount of clever tactics or polished content can compensate for a lack of clarity. Being clear on who you serve, what you do, and why it matters is the bedrock of effective marketing and strategy. Strategy must come before tactics.Business owners often get lost in execution — platforms, posts, tools — without anchoring decisions in strategy. Marketers add value by asking the hard questions that help cut through the clutter. Perfection is no longer the goal. Authenticity is.The pressure to constantly perform or produce flawless content is easing. Audiences are responding more to real, human moments than overly polished marketing. Showing up matters more than showing off. You don't need to be a content machine.Content stewardship is replacing content overload. Businesses should focus on what feels aligned, comfortable, and sustainable — and then use AI to repurpose and extend what already exists. Marketing is relationship building at its core.Whether through newsletters, speaking, podcasts, or in-person events, trust and connection drive long-term success. Community and human connection are becoming more valuable than noise and volume. AI amplifies good input — it doesn't replace thinking.AI can enhance strategy and execution, but only when the inputs are clear. Without clarity, goals, and intention, even the best tools fall flat. This conversation reinforces a powerful shift in modern marketing: less pressure, more alignment; fewer tactics, stronger strategy; and more humanity at every touchpoint. As AI becomes embedded in how we create and discover information, the business leaders who stand out will be the ones rooted in clarity, authenticity, and genuine relationships.  “Marketing works best when it feels sustainable, not performative.” —  Marie Protomastro Patel Marketing isn't about doing more — it's about doing what matters, consistently and in ways that feel true to who you are. Interested in implementing some of these marketing shifts into your marketing strategy? Give this custom ChatGPT a try. It's formulated from the recent 2026 Marketing Shifts presentation at HAYVN's Marketing Hub in January and this article based upon responses from marketers and creatives doing the work.  Also, want to know more about HAYVN's Hub for Marketing? You can join the group monthly in person for “Ask the Experts” for marketing advice and insight as well as an opportunity to connect with smart marketers and creatives in the area.  Connect with Nancy LinkedIn  Instagram Website Connect with Virginia LinkedIn Website Connect with Marie LinkedIn Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam opens the show with the final burger battle trip breakdown; fancy restaurants will never have as good of food.  Adam explains how to care for cattle in extreme conditions, plus answers the question: “Do cows play?” Gold Fish vs Cheez-Its. We are very bothered by bad audience participants, very bothered. Beyonce gets way too much love. A fun discussion of the MLB Hall of Fame. In the Meat, Mm!, we list our top 5 TV dramas each. So hard to choose! We close the show with a breezy arm workout from back in the day.

Yesterday, January 29th, was the 101st anniversary of the birth of the Canadian soprano (later mezzo) Lois Marshall. Marshall was in so many ways a unique and treasurable artist. Afflicted with polio as a young child, she spent much of her early life hospitalized. It was there that she discovered the expressive power of her singing voice. Following her training at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, Marshall won two prestigious vocal competitions, including the Naumburg, she was taken on by such early mentors as Arturo Toscanini and Thomas Beecham and others. Audiences were captivated by both the spontaneity and directness of her artistry. Though she made occasional appearances in opera (and in particular televised opera, where her mobility issues could be more easily managed), she was primarily known as a concert singer. Recommended by the young Glenn Gould, she quickly became a favorite with Russian audiences and created the Canadian premieres of works by Poulenc and Britten, among others. This, the fourth Countermelody episode devoted to this artist, features her in a wide range of material, including in particular work by contemporary Canadian composers including Harry Somers, Oskar Morawetz, Srul Anthony Glick, Godfrey Ridout, Harry Freedman, and Jean Coulthard. The episode also emphasizes the purity and expressiveness of her singing in Baroque music, including Handel, Bach, Purcell, and Schütz as well as her unique way on the concert platform with both art song and folk song arrangements. Collaborating artists include Leopold Stokowski, Maureen Forrester, Glenn Gould, Seiji Ozawa, John Alexander, and Thomas Beecham. Once heard, Lois Marshall will never be forgotten. Countermelody is the podcast devoted to the glory and the power of the human voice raised in song. Singer and vocal aficionado Daniel Gundlach explores great singers of the past and present focusing in particular on those who are less well-remembered today than they should be. Daniel's lifetime in music as a professional countertenor, pianist, vocal coach, voice teacher, and author yields an exciting array of anecdotes, impressions, and “inside stories.” At Countermelody's core is the celebration of great singers of all stripes, their instruments, and the connection they make to the words they sing. By clicking on the following link (https://linktr.ee/CountermelodyPodcast) you can find the dedicated Countermelody website which contains additional content including artist photos and episode setlists. The link will also take you to Countermelody's Patreon page, where you can pledge your monthly or yearly support at whatever level you can afford.

The Cinematography Podcast Episode 344: Russell Carpenter When cinematographer Russell Carpenter began working on Avatar: The Way of Water and Avatar: Fire and Ash concurrently, he knew stepping into the world of Pandora would be a much different production environment. Carpenter and director Jim Cameron had previously collaborated on True Lies and Titanic, which won him the Academy Award for Best Cinematography. As the cinematographer, Carpenter's primary concern was ensuring the lighting on live, motion-captured actors blended seamlessly with a CGI-generated universe. Audiences instinctively understand the physics of sunlight filtering through a forest or the way light refracts underwater. To maintain an emotional connection to the story, Cameron insisted that every frame feel like it was in the real world of Pandora. The Avatar sequels were built in layers, with digital artists building the environment based on the script. Rough versions of the scenes and the blocking for the actors were plotted out, and then they were ready for the motion capture with the actors. Carpenter worked closely with production designers to determine how light should "feel" in these virtual spaces. Because the background was digital, the camera movement and lighting could be tested with instant feedback. If a virtual camera moved through a forest, the real-world lighting on the actor could be tested to react to every digital leaf and shadow in real-time. For over a year, Carpenter lived in two worlds: the virtual and the physical. "I had to keep lighting consistent in the CGI world while translating what Jim was doing on the capture stage," Carpenter says. "In the world of motion capture, things have to match to the half-second. If the camera travels a specific distance at a specific speed, the actor has to be exactly there. It's painstaking." A major breakthrough for the sequels was the use of programmable LED systems. Working with computer programmers and moving lights, Carpenter's team devised a way to shift intricate lighting setups instantly. This allowed for more complex visual storytelling, such as backlit sequences and the dappled, moving light of the Pandoran jungles. For Avatar: Fire and Ash, Cameron pushed for a more "organic" look, requesting the digital world mimic the flaws of physical film cameras. “Certain artifacts were introduced into Fire and Ash that we didn't quite have on Way of Water,” Carpenter explains, “such as lens flares and the appearance of water running off the front plate of a camera lens.” The team tested shooting lens flares, and a Weta programmer built it into the CGI world. To simulate the "Ash People" shooting flaming arrows, Carpenter's team used a grid of overhead LEDs programmed to "zip" past the actors' heads at arrow-speed, creating a realistic flicker of firelight on their faces Despite the technical hurdles, Carpenter found that the core of his craft—sculpting light—remained the same, even if the toolkit had changed. He admits the transition isn't for everyone. “I would say to any cinematographer who ventures into this territory, there's a learning curve where you definitely feel like a stranger in a strange land,” he says. “You realize that, especially in terms of live action, your percentage of the pie is less—but your impact on the final vision remains vital.” You can see Avatar: Fire and Ash in a variety of formats in theaters everywhere. Hear our previous interviews with Russell Carpenter: https://www.camnoir.com/ep40/ https://www.camnoir.com/ep200/ Find Russell Carpenter: Instagram @russellcarpenterasc Support Ben's short film, The Ultimate Breakup! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theultimatebreakup/the-ultimate-breakup-short-film?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=the%20ultimate%20breakup&total_hits=2 The Cinematography Podcast website: www.camnoir.com YouTube: @TheCinematographyPodcast Facebook: @cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod Blue Sky: @thecinepod.bsky.social

Pets in horror movies are always a minefield. Audiences will happily watch a dozen hapless humans get yeeted into the void, but the second a golden retriever whimpers ominously, everyone's suddenly a film critic with strong moral objections. Enter GOOD BOY (2025), a movie that clearly looked at that emotional weak spot and said, “Yes… let's poke it.”But instead of serving up another tragic pet casualty, this film flips the script. The star isn't the doomed sidekick—it's the dog himself. We experience the creeping dread through the eyes of Indy, a very good boy trying to make sense of the weird, possibly supernatural nonsense infesting his owner's isolated old house. Think The Conjuring, but with more sniffing and a better protagonist.IMDB sums it up like this:“A loyal dog moves to a rural family home with his owner, only to discover supernatural forces lurking in the shadows. As dark entities threaten his human companion, the brave pup must fight to protect the one he loves most.”Directed by Ben Leonberg and co-written by Alex Cannon, the film proudly features Indy the dog as its leading actor—finally, a performer who doesn't need CGI to convey raw emotion. Shane Jensen and Arielle Friedman round out the human cast, presumably doing their best to keep up with their four‑legged co-star.Your co-hosts dive into this canine-centric creep-fest and share their thoughts on whether GOOD BOY earns a treat… or needs to go back outside.

Ever felt the urge to tidy up your story before sharing it? You scan the room, see the impressive bios and the blazers, and think: “Oof... maybe I should skip that part.”You're not wrong for feeling that way, and you're definitely not the only one.In this episode, Stacy opens up about her London panel debut, where she felt that pull to edit out the messy parts of her story on the fly. She's explaining why she chose to dig in her heels and tell the raw version, even though it was nerve-racking (and why she recommends you do the same). Listen in to learn: Why you shouldn't prepare multiple versions of your story, pitch, or deck for different crowds How to adjust your story to fit the room without sacrificing authenticity and clarity The “still me, just work-me” approach that will help you tweak your delivery without losing the vulnerable parts of your story that make you memorable This is Story Snacks, a bite-sized, jam-packed series for fund managers who are ready to master strategic storytelling in under 20 minutes a week. ---Running a fund is hard enough.Ops shouldn't be.Meet the team that makes it easier. | billiondollarbackstory.com/ultimus- - -Thinking about expanding your investor base beyond the US? Not sure where to start? Take our quick quiz to find out if your firm is ready to go global and get all the info at billiondollarbackstory.com/gemcap

Even without Al Pacino's name in its cast list, the new Dead Man's Wire would invite comparisons to Dog Day Afternoon in its dramatization of a real-life 1970s hostage situation turned public spectacle. Whether it benefits from comparisons to Sidney Lumet's 1975 crime classic is another question, one we take up in our discussion of Gus Van Sant's first new feature in eight years. After that, we bring Dog Day Afternoon back in for Connections, to consider how these two films about volatile, narcissistic men and their ostensibly populist schemes fit into the proud tradition of amateur-hour crime movies, and whether a modern film depicting Indianapolis half a century ago has any hope of evoking its setting the way Lumet captured contemporary 1970s New York. Please share your thoughts about Dog Day Afternoon, Dead Man's Wire, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email or voice memo to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Next pairing: Sam Raimi's Send Help and Lina Wurtmuller's Swept Away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joel chats with a trailblazer who doesn't just challenge the status quo-he lights it on fire and hands you the match. His name is Joe Pulizzi, an award-winning B2B strategist who has been rewriting the rules of business for two decades and counting. Known as the Godfather of Content Marketing, Joe is a serial entrepreneur, philanthropist and 10-time bestselling author whose latest work, Burn the Playbook, is a blueprint for freedom on your own terms. Because if the world the rules were written for no longer longer exists…it's time we stop playing by them.Website: https://www.joepulizzi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joepulizzi/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/JoePulizzi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoePulizziAuthorCheck out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-OB-uWJ_Uv0

The Oscars are planning a move to YouTube, ending a decades-long run on broadcast television in 2029. Audiences are continuing to change how they watch even the biggest cultural events. But reports of ‘the death of live TV’ have been premature before – so how will it survive? In this episode: Angela Palumbo (@angelapalumbo98), Technology Reporter, Barron’s Episode credits: This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili and Fatima Shafiq, with Farhan Rafid, Tamara Khandaker, Tracie Hunte, and our guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Noor Wazwaz. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Joe Plourde mixed this episode. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhemm. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

In this episode, Rick Saez sits down with Marin Hamilton, an outdoor industry marketing expert known for helping iconic brands like The North Face build communities that genuinely connect — not just "engage." Show Notes Marin is a SHORTY Award winner, an Oregon Outdoor Alliance board member, and the founder of Outdoor Industry Coffee and Coworking. She's also led social strategy at brands like Starbucks and The North Face, and today she's helping outdoor brands and creators thrive through her work at Popfly. From the early days of Instagram and Starbucks' viral Pink Drink, to flying a helicopter to deliver a replacement rain jacket in New Zealand, Marin shares what it really takes to be a social-first brand — and why community management is one of the most overlooked growth opportunities in outdoor marketing. In This Episode, You'll Learn How Marin broke into the outdoor industry and landed at The North Face What the early days of social media marketing looked like inside Starbucks corporate How "social listening" helped inspire what became the Starbucks Pink Drink What it means to be a social-first brand (and not just treat social like another channel) Why community management is the most underrated growth lever for outdoor brands How The North Face pulled off a real-time viral moment with a helicopter jacket delivery How Marin thinks about balancing brand integrity with clickable content What makes a strong creator or athlete partnership — and what red flags to avoid The biggest challenges marketers are navigating right now (AI, creators, and trust) Why representation and inclusion still matter — even when the world gets louder Advice for smaller outdoor brands trying to make a real impact without a huge budget

In adapting the true story about a '70s hostage crisis that played out on television and in the public eye, Gus Van Sant's new Dead Man's Wire is just asking to be compared to 1975's Dog Day Afternoon — and who are we to resist an invitation to talk about yet another Sidney Lumet classic? So this week we revisit a film we have all previously seen and admired, but still has the ability to surprise with its unconventional approach to a bank robbery gone wrong, from its persistent sense of humor to its shifting perspective on Al Pacino's criminal protagonist. Then in Feedback, we continue the conversation about our podcast's namesake film, and answer a recurring question about our archives. Please share your thoughts about Dog Day Afternoon, Dead Man's Wire, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email or voice memo to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices